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Welcome to the Visit Bristol blog, your one-stop shop for ideas, inspiration and handy tips to make your time in Bristol that bit better!

From suggested itineraries to festival round-ups and unmissable things to do, our guides aim to showcase the best of the city, whatever the time of year. We publish new blogs every week and keep our blog posts up-to-date with the latest information, so you can trust that you’re getting the most accurate and useful tips for your trip.

Planning a trip with the family? Check out our guides on Places to stay with kids in and around Bristol and Things to do with teenagers. We’ve also got a list of 60 free things to do to keep costs down.

Coming here to sample as much of the food scene as you can? Have a read through our list of Bristol’s Michelin-starred restaurants, top cocktail bars and pub gardens, or find the best places to go for vegan food while you’re here. We’re sure you’ll also want to try a tasty Sunday roast while you’re here – we've rounded up a few of the best of those too!

If you’re local to Bristol, or here for a few days, we’ve also got plenty of suggestions for day trips to the north, south, east and west of the city so that you can experience as much of the region as possible. Maybe you want to tick off all of the World Heritage Sites near Bristol, or discover our most accessible outdoor attractions.

We’ll also have seasonal guides to help you get the most out of Summer in Bristol, from rooftop bars to scenic cycle routes, or find out what’s on for Christmas in and around the city.

Keep checking back for more brilliant Bristol inspiration!

Tag: East Bristol

A view of the Beeses riverside pub on the banks of Conham River Park in East Bristol - credit Paul Box

The local's guide: Hanham

Mar. 20, 2026

Riverside walks, hidden nature reserves and a High Street that still feels like a community If you’re looking for a Bristol neighbourhood that balances proper green space with everyday local life, Hanham is a brilliant place to explore. Sitting on the eastern edge of the city, it offers riverside…

A view of Troopers Hill park in East Bristol - credit Visit Bristol

The local's guide: St George

Mar. 02, 2026

Heading eastwards in Bristol? We asked St George local Helen Applin for a one-day itinerary and her top tips on what to see and do while you're visiting... Bristol City Centre seems to have it all: shopping, restaurants, bars. Then there’s the tourist meccas, Bristol Dockyards and Clifton…

A view of the Junction 3 housing development in the Easton area of East Bristol - credit Paul Box

The local's guide: Easton

Nov. 24, 2025

Just outside Bristol city centre lies Easton. Often overlooked in favour of trendy Stokes Croft and the star attractions of central Bristol, the area has some great eateries that are worth a trip. Here's a handy beginner's itinerary for the area, written by a local resident. Bristol Sweet Mart, St…

The local's guide: Brislington

Oct. 07, 2025

Looking for a new neighbourhood to explore? We asked local stand-up comedian Mark Olver for his recommendations on where to go in this leafy suburb of East Bristol, read on for his quickfire itinerary... Image - Beeses Riverside Bar I have lived in Brislington all of my life (apart from university…

Stoke Park Estate on the northern side of the M32 motorway in East Bristol - credit Bristol Parks

The story of Stoke Park Estate

Jul. 20, 2025

Stoke Park Estate is a gorgeous green space, located in Bristol, which sits beside the M32. It’s particularly known for the iconic yellow house that sits on a hill overlooking the rest of the park. This house, known as the Dower House, is a Grade II listed building. The park, which is 270 acres, has…

The local's guide: Fishponds

Apr. 19, 2023

Local writer Natalie Burns gives us a rundown of her top parks, pubs and pit stops around Fishponds in East Bristol. Read on for her speedy itinerary! Fishponds isn’t necessarily the top of the list when you think of places to visit in Bristol (firstly, it's got a weird name!). However, there’s more…

Freakshake at The Beehive Coffee House in Downend - credit The Beehive Coffee House

The local's guide: Downend

Feb. 09, 2023

Downend, a small suburb to the north-east of Bristol (and actually located in South Gloucestershire), is not somewhere many would think of travelling to, unless you’re coming for the now famous ‘Freak Shakes’ at The Beehive Coffee House! So here's a quick itinerary of what to see, what to do and…